Engage in more than just socializing and gift-giving in Stardew Valley by taking on various side quests. The bulletin board in Pelican Town offers random requests that can earn you rewards upon completion.
As you hit the midway point of Year 1 in Stardew Valley, you'll unlock "Special Orders," which are more challenging quests with longer deadlines. One such special order worth pursuing in Year 1 is Gus' Famous Omelet (1.5+ version).
Mastering Gus' Famous Omelet
Essential Steps for Success
To access Gus' Famous Omelet quest, you must first unlock the Special Order bulletin board. Visit Pelican Town on day 2 of Fall (Year 1) to trigger an event with Lewis and Robin. Subsequently, interact with the bulletin board to accept Special Orders, which are more time-consuming than regular requests.
You'll have the choice between Gus' Famous Omelet and another special order. This quest has a 14-day deadline and requires you to collect 24 eggs and place them in Gus' fridge at the Star Saloon. During the quest, a question mark will appear above the fridge for egg deposition.
Track your quest progress in the journal, where you'll find two meters for Gus' Famous Omelet:
- Gather eggs (xx/24)
- Store eggs in Gus' fridge (xx/24)
Establishing a Coop
Managing Robin's Schedule
To acquire eggs for Gus' Famous Omelet, you need chickens housed in a coop on your farm. If you don't have a coop yet, construct one when you have the required materials and funds.
Approach Robin at her house to build a coop. She operates on a schedule:
- Closed on Tuesdays
- Open from 9:00am - 5:00pm every day except Fridays when she closes early.
Materials needed for a coop:
- 4000g
- 300 Wood
- 100 Stone
Obtaining Chickens
Following Marnie's Farm Timings
The coop takes two days to build, after which you can purchase Chickens from Marnie's Farm for 800g. Marnie's farm is located south of your farm and follows a specific schedule:
- Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays
- Open from 9:00am - 4:00pm on other days.
Feed the chickens daily to facilitate egg production, with each chicken laying one egg per day after maturing by the fourth day. To obtain 24 eggs, consider buying 3-4 chickens.
Check the coop daily for eggs, ensuring the chickens are well-fed and content by interacting with them. Happy chickens will have a visible heart above their heads.
Rewards for Completing Gus' Famous Omelet
Benefits of Quest Completion
Upon turning in Gus' Famous Omelet for the first time, you'll receive a mini fridge and 3000g the next day. Subsequent completions yield only 3000g annually. By Year 2, alternative income sources may make repeating the quest unnecessary, saving you from the task of setting aside 24 eggs.